Medicare Enrolled

Dr. John Norris, M.D.

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Clearwater, FL
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Speaking/Promotional
516 LAKEVIEW RD, Clearwater, FL 33756
7275876999
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1689751901 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Norris

Dr. John Norris is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Clearwater, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Norris performed 5,827 Medicare services across 2,679 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Norris received a total of $23,500 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 274 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Norris is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 22% volume in FL$ $23,500 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,827
Medicare services
Top 22% in FL for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
2,679
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~307 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)1,682$91$230
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead1,412$11$60
EKG interpretation and report361$6$20
Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month325$36$125
Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days322$15$130
Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days258$35$149
Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days240$21$150
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity226$63$160
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system151$41$100
Echocardiogram, transthoracic139$140$750
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes121$30$102
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional85$16$50
Initial hospital admission, high complexity84$136$440
Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days83$26$150
Heart rhythm recording of continous external ekg over 8-15 days70$9$40
Heart rhythm review and interpretation of continous external ekg over 8-15 days70$20$74
New patient office visit (45-59 min)62$124$350
Heart rhythm recording continous external ekg over more than 48 hours up to 7 days26$8$40
Heart rhythm review, and interpretation of continous external ekg over more than 48 hours up to 7 days26$17$68
Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity25$214$450
New patient office visit (30-44 min)24$88$230
Programming of dual lead pacemaker system21$58$180
Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation with catheter destruction of abnormality causing atrial fibrillation (uncoordinated contraction of upper chambers of heart) by pulmonary vein isolation14$778$2,260
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
16.6% high complexity
0.0% medium
83.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$23,500
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,357/year across 7 years
Bottom 48% in FL for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
19
Companies
274
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$15,051 (64.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,949 (33.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$500 (2.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,511
2023
$1,322
2022
$374
2021
$293
2020
$496
2019
$10,110
2018
$8,395

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$12,557
Boston Scientific Corporation
$5,399
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$2,577
Abbott Laboratories
$759
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$514
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$464
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$413
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$159
Medtronic, Inc.
$117
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$101
Amgen Inc.
$88
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$75
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$67
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$62
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$52
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$39
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
CVRx, Inc.
$16
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$10
Top 3 companies account for 87.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
3F · ACCOLADE · ADVISA DR MRI SURESCAN · ALLURE QUADRA · ASSURITY · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Adapta · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Assurity Pacemaker · Azure · Barostim Neo System · CARTO 3 · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CONFIRM RX · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Carto 3 System · Claria MRI · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · Durata Defibrillation ICD Lead · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · EUCRISA · Ellipse ICD · FARXIGA · FORTIFY ASSURA · Fortify Assura · GENERAL EP · JARDIANCE · LATITUDE Communicator Power Supply · LEQVIO · LUX-DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · MERLIN@HOME · MICRA · MULTAQ · MYCARELINK · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · MitraClip System · OCTARAY MAPPING CATHETER · ONPATTRO · Optimizer · Optisure Defibrillation ICD Lead · PACEART SYSTEM ECG MODULE · QUADRA ALLURE MP · Quadra Allure MP RF CRT Pacemkr · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Quartet CRT Lead · RHYTHMIA · Repatha · Rhythmia Mapping System · SmartAblateTM System RF Generator · Sotalol Hydrochloride · Tendril Pacing Lead · Therapy Ablation Catheter · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

The majority of payments (64%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

Equivalent to $403 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physicians within 10 mi
14
Per 100K population
1.5
County median income
$70,293
Nearest hospital
MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Norris is a electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in FL), and speaking/promotional industry engagement, with 19 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Norris experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Norris performed 1,682 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Norris receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Norris received a total of $23,500 from 19 companies across 274 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Norris's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Clearwater?
Dr. Norris's average Medicare payment per service is $50. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Norris) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →